Usa Classic Radio Theater

Fred Allen, originally broadcast June 26, 1949, 72 years ago. Fred Allen’s last radio show. His guest Henry Morgan is trying to keep his furniture from being repossessed, so Fred takes him to see Jack Benny in an attempt to get some help.

Crime Club, originally broadcast June 26, 1947, Death Never Doubles. A lawyer and a crook are doubles and the crook's mob mistake the lawyer for their old boss. Also Lum n Abner, originally broadcast June 26, 1945, Lum found out the whole story.

X Minus one, originally broadcast June 26, 1956, Wherever You May Be. A researcher, newly arrived in the Ozarks, meets Abby, a girl with VERY unusual abilities. Also part 2 of the 5 part Yours Truly Johnny Dollar story, The Longshot Matter, originally broadcast June 26, 1956. Variations on an old theme. You pay your money, and you take your choice. But no matter how you pick it, it comes out murder.

Jeff Regan, Investigator starring Frank Graham and Frank Nelson, originally broadcast June 25, 1950, 71 years ago, No Sad Clowns for Me. "When a little old man named Crackly comes in, don't take his case." Mr. Crackly wants to find a man named Bliss. A circus story.

Mr President starring Edward Arnold, originally broadcast June 25, 1950, I’ll Take Manila. Also Amos n Andy, originally broadcast June 25, 1929, Andy, Kingfish, and Earl Dixon talk about Amos being in jail.

Let George Do It starring Bob Bailey, originally broadcast June 25, 1951, The Man from French Guiana. Amnesia, man overboard and a prodigal brother-in-law arriving from South America. Also part 1 of the 5 part Yours Truly Johnny Dollar story, The Longshot Matter, originally broadcast June 25, 1956. A lonely girl, a fine young man, a gentle father, and one of them is a killer!

I was a Communist for the FBI starring Dana Andrews, originally broadcast June 24, 1953, 68 years ago, Tour of Duty. Cvetic is being sent to the Caribbean to help start a revolution or to move the one in progress toward the Communists.

Fort Laramie starring Raymond Burr, originally broadcast June 24, 1956, The Loving Cup. Captain Quince has an unusual way to give Lieutenant Seiberts the confidence he needs to be a good officer. Also Lum n Abner, originally broadcast June 24, 1935, Squire falls down in Lum and Abner’s movie theater.

The Whistler, originally broadcast June 24, 1946, The Blind Bet. A casino owner murders his partner and tries to keep his wealthy patron happy and alive, but not too alive. Also Amos n Andy from June 24, 1929, Andy and Kingfish get a lawyer for Amos.

Archie Andrews, originally broadcast June 23, 1945, 76 years ago. Archie and Jughead capture an escaped Nazi prisoner! This, of course, leads to a night in jail for stealing a car! Bob Hastings stars.

Boston Blackie starring Chester Morris(who played Blackie in the movies), originally broadcast June 23, 1944, first show of the Summer Series. Blackie is arrested in Chicago. He's accused of taking $10,000 from a woman's grandfather. It's all the woman's plan to help her recover, "The Jonathan Diamond." Also Lum N Abner, originally broadcast June 23, 1948

Escape, originally broadcast June 23, 1950, Sundown. A story about the gunfighters of the old west. Also Amos n Andy, originally broadcast June 23, 1929, Andy and Kingfish visit Amos in Jail.

Jack Parr, originally broadcast June 22, 1947, 74 years ago, What does a movie star really think? What radio one hundred years ago would have sounded like.

Mysterious Traveler, originally broadcast June 22, 1948, Zero Hour. A rocket ship from another planet seems to have landed in Montana. Also Lum n Abner, June 22, 1948.

The Story of Dr Kildare starring Lew Ayers and Lionel Barrymore, originally broadcast June 22, 1951, Dr Paul Bailey, Intern. Dr. Paul Bailey has been failing his duties as an intern. Has he been drinking? Also part 5 of the 5 part Yours Truly Johnny Dollar story, The Pearling Matter, originally broadcast June 22, 1956.

Dean Martin and Jerry Lewis, originally broadcast June 21, 1949, 72 years ago. Guest Tony Martin and his fan club try to stop Dean Martin from using his last name.

Straight Arrow starring Howard Culver, originally broadcast June 21, 1951, Long Summer. The last show of the series. Mesquite Molly has been kidnapped, but is rescued by Straight Arrow. Also a gag reel, not intended for broadcast, of the alleged life of director Ted Robertson on the day Straight Arrow went off the air.

Adventures of Philip Marlowe starring Gerald Mohr, originally broadcast June 21, 1950, Gold Cobra. Marlowe is hired by Roth Winkman, a character right out of Dickens, to deliver a gold cobra to Chicago. A real snake puts some bite into the case. Also part 4 of the 5 part Yours Truly Johnny Dollar story, The Pearling Matter, originally broadcast June 21, 1956. Once you get in on a joke, you do what they tell you...you go along with the gag.

Candy Matson YUkon 2-8309, originally broadcast June 20, 1950, 71 years ago, Symphony of Death. A composer is going to die, and there's no doubt about it. Natalie Park Masters stars.

Philo Vance starring Jackson Beck, originally broadcast June 20, 1950, The Prize Ring Murder Case. Also Lum N Abner, originally broadcast June 20, 1945, Squire Skips. The Ira Hodgkins trial against Abner is in recess, but Ira's lawyer (Squire Skimp) has sent an important message.